About the Office of the City Clerk

Learn about the Office of the City Clerk:

•  Learn the history of Seattle's City Clerk
•  Review our Vision, Mission, and Goals
•  Contact Us

How can we help you?

The Office of the City Clerk is here to help you with:

• The legislative process:
  • How it works
  • What the City Council is working on
  • How to watch or read what is happening
  • How to have a say in what the City Council does and how the city works
• Legislation and City Records:
  • Find current legislation and records, and research the history of those records
  • Use our research room and ask us for assistance
  • Request public records
• Services and resources:
  • Domestic Partnership Registration Program
  • Accepting Claims for Damages
  • Overviews of petition processes
  • Detailed information on visiting City Hall